Safety Advisor

Are you currently working in civil construction and looking to take the next step in your career? Downer is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to grow in a Zero Harm Advisor role, supporting our Citylink Maintenance contract based out of Southbank, Victoria.

This role is perfect for someone passionate about safety, eager to learn, and ready to build a long-term career in Work Health & Safety. You’ll receive on-the-job training, mentoring from experienced Safety Advisors, and exposure to a variety of road maintenance environments.

This is a hands-on role and is ideal for someone who is proactive, curious and keen to develop professionally.

You’ll gain experience in:

• Helping teams identify hazards and understand safe ways of working.
• Learning how to conduct site inspections and assist in safety audits.
• Assisting in incident reporting and learning how investigations are conducted
• Supporting the implementation of Zero Harm initiatives.
• Building strong relationships with frontline teams and supervisors
• Supporting data entry, safety reporting and continuous improvement activities

What you'll bring:

• Certificate 4 Work Health and Safety minimum.
• Exposure to civil road maintenance or construction (desirable).
• A genuine interest in workplace safety and a desire to build a WHS career.
• Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with multiple levels of stakeholders.
• Flexible with working night shift when required.
• Strong computer and data analysis skills that extend to report collation and presentation.
• A commitment to safe work practices and a positive attitude.

Downer is a company that believes people are our greatest asset. We take pride in providing career opportunities, work-life balance, and above benchmark services. We also offer a range of benefits including:

• Tool of Trade Vehicle
• Night allowances.
• A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP, Beyond Blue and health insurance discounts.
• Access to Perks@Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals, and entertainment options.

To join the Downer team please “apply now”. We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Please be advised that email applications will not be accepted. 

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.